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Posted on 03/08/2020

Tile vs. Concrete - Which is Better to Resurface Your Patio Table

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Give new life to outdoor tabletops using concrete or tile - and liven up one of the most important parts of your home, your porch or patio. It is surprisingly easy to make over an existing table; in some cases, the base of a table remains in excellent shape, while the horizontal surface...

DIY

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 03/01/2020

Southern Homes: What to Look For

Photo by Pattie Steib via Shutterstock All home buyers create a list of features they desire in a property and come armed with the list when their agent shows them a new listing. When you’re shopping for a home in the South, there are a few key features you should include on the list along with the whirlpool...

Posted on 02/23/2020

Homebuying Tips: Consider the Property Seller's Perspective

As a homebuyer, you may want to consider the seller's perspective before you submit an offer to purchase your dream house. That way, you can boost the likelihood of receiving an instant "Yes" to your homebuying proposal. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you analyze the seller's perspective. 1. Review the Prices of Comparable Homes...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/16/2020

Things You Need to Know Before You Sell a Home

Selling a home should be a fast, easy process. However, challenges may arise that prevent you from quickly selling your house and maximizing your property sale earnings. And if you fail to plan ahead for the home selling journey, these challenges may get the best of you. Ultimately, there are several things you need to know before you list...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 02/09/2020

Should I Invest in a REIT?

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via PixabayWould you like to invest in real estate? To buy thousands of income-producing properties, from apartments to office buildings to industrial parks, all over the country or the world? It you’re wealthy, you might dispatch someone to travel far and wide and do just that, but even if you’re not rich you can...

Real Estate Investment Trust

REIT

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Posted on 02/02/2020

Why Choose a Dry-Stacked Stone Wall?

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

Posted on 01/26/2020

Step-Up Basis and How It Can Pertain to Real Estate

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Posted on 01/19/2020

Design a Functional Potting Bench

Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash If you're like most homeowners who enjoy cultivating an attractive yard and garden space and perhaps even providing some tasty treats for the family table, you probably appreciate tools and amenities designed to make your gardening chores easier and more enjoyable. Many home gardeners make do with whatever available surfaces that happen...

Posted on 02/22/2020

Video Tour - 446 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

You will love this spacious, renovated & upgraded townhome in the popular Kentlands neighborhood! Kitchen has special copper sink - large & deep, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floor & exit to the backyard. Bathrooms have been updated - a must see! All have been done within the past 5 years. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout - Open floorplan - high ceilings including a high vaulted ceiling master bedroom. Plenty of storage. Gas heat, cooking & fireplace! The neighborhood has loads of amenities including swimming pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, walking paths, clubhouse & more. There are also many restaurants, shops &...

Posted on 02/22/2020

446 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 is now new to the market!

You will love this spacious, renovated & upgraded townhome in the popular Kentlands neighborhood! Kitchen has special copper sink - large & deep, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floor & exit to the backyard. Bathrooms have been updated - a must see! All have been done within the past 5 years. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout - Open floorplan - high ceilings including a high vaulted ceiling master bedroom. Plenty of storage. Gas heat, cooking & fireplace! The neighborhood has loads of amenities including swimming pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, walking paths, clubhouse & more. There are also many restaurants, shops &...

Posted on 02/16/2020

Video Tour - 11014 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854

YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS COLONIAL WITH NEWLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN & UPPER LEVELS (2020), RENOVATED BATHROOMS (2018) ON UPPER & MAIN LEVELS. RENOVATED KITCHEN (2015) WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORING, WOOD CABINETS, GAS COOKING. SCREENED PORCH OFF FAMILY ROOM WITH BRICK FIREPLACE & BUILT-INS. LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL (W/D 2014) FROM 2-CAR GARAGE. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE INCLUDES WALK-IN CLOSET & BEAUTIFUL ENSUITE BATH (2018). GAS FURNACE (2019). VINYL DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS (2019). ASPHALT ROOF (2016). LOW RADON TEST (SEE DISCLOSURES). SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION WITHIN THE POPULAR...

Posted on 02/15/2020

11014 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854 is now new to the market!

YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS COLONIAL WITH NEWLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN & UPPER LEVELS (2020), RENOVATED BATHROOMS (2018) ON UPPER & MAIN LEVELS. RENOVATED KITCHEN (2015) WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORING, WOOD CABINETS, GAS COOKING. SCREENED PORCH OFF FAMILY ROOM WITH BRICK FIREPLACE & BUILT-INS. LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL (W/D 2014) FROM 2-CAR GARAGE. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE INCLUDES WALK-IN CLOSET & BEAUTIFUL ENSUITE BATH (2018). GAS FURNACE (2019). VINYL DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS (2019). ASPHALT ROOF (2016). LOW RADON TEST (SEE DISCLOSURES). SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION WITHIN THE POPULAR...